Sen. Bernard Sanders

Maddy summaryThe Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2025 would change how investment fund managers are taxed on their "carried interest" - the share of profits they earn for managing investment funds. Currently, this is often taxed at lower capital gains rates, but the bill would require it to be taxed as ordinary income instead. It creates new rules for "investment services partnership interests" and specifies that gains and losses from these interests must be treated as ordinary income or loss. The bill directly affects investment fund managers and aims to align their tax treatment more closely with how other business income is taxed.

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person. Sensitive locations include  health care facilities; schools and school bus stops; places that provide assistance for people such as children, pregnant women, and abuse victims; child care facilities; places that provide disaster or emergency services; places of worship; courthouses and lawyers’ offices; facilities used as polling places; certain labor union facilities; and public assistance offices. The prohibition shall apply to Department of Homeland Security officers and agents, as well as state employees pursuing immigration enforcement actions. If an enforcement action is carried out in violation of this prohibition (1) no information resulting from the action may be entered into the record in a resulting removal proceeding, and (2) the affected individual may move to immediately terminate such a proceeding. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall annually report to Congress about enforcement actions taken at sensitive locations in the preceding year.

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025 This bill exempts from immigrant visa limitations the children of certain individuals who were naturalized due to their military service during World War II. Specifically, this applies to the children of veterans who served honorably during World War II in the U.S. Armed Forces or in Filipino military units such as the Philippine Army, Philippine Scouts, or recognized guerilla units.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new "Director of Foreign Assistance" position within the U.S. Department of State, requiring Senate confirmation and mandating that the Director report directly to the Deputy Secretary of State. The Director's duties include coordinating all U.S. foreign aid programs across agencies (like USAID and the Treasury), aligning aid with national security goals, tracking results through data analysis, and improving transparency in spending. The bill also requires all foreign aid funds to be obligated (committed for spending) within 90 days of congressional appropriations. This position directly affects how the State Department and other federal agencies manage and report on foreign assistance programs.

This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons in the context of its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) condemns Russia's purported suspension of participation in the New START Treaty, (2) emphasizes the value of arms control agreements between the United States and Russia, and (3) calls on the administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction with Russia and China.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands access to job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by reducing the required employment duration from 12 months to 90 days for most workers. It also broadens coverage to apply to all employers, regardless of size (down from the previous 50+ employee threshold), affecting nearly all private and public sector workers. Key provisions include modifying FMLA eligibility rules, adjusting federal employee leave requirements, and updating congressional employee provisions to align with the new 90-day standard. The changes apply to leave taken on or after the bill's enactment date.

Maddy summaryS 416 amends the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Act to expand the park’s boundaries, incorporating specific areas like the historic mansion complex, Billings Farm and Museum, and the King Farm (split between historic and protection zones). It clarifies land acquisition rules, allowing the National Park Service to acquire land via donation, purchase, or exchange, and specifies that the King Farm must be used for agriculture, conservation, and educational purposes that maintain its historic character. The bill also establishes the National Park Service Stewardship Institute at the park to promote workshops and best practices in conservation stewardship. These changes directly affect park management, landowners within the expanded boundaries, and the ongoing operations of the King Farm and Billings Farm.

Maddy summaryS 422, the Right to Contraception Act, establishes a federal statutory right for individuals to access contraceptives and for healthcare providers to offer contraceptive services, free from state restrictions. It directly affects all Americans seeking or providing contraception, particularly protecting historically marginalized groups like people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income or rural residents who face barriers to care. The bill overrides state laws that restrict access - such as bans on specific contraceptives, provider refusal policies based on personal beliefs, or Medicaid restrictions - and prohibits government actions that impede this right. Enforcement allows the Attorney General or affected individuals to challenge violations in court, with courts required to strike down restrictive laws.

Maddy summarySRES 55 is a Senate resolution designating January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month." It formally recognizes the value of mentoring relationships in supporting youth development, highlighting benefits like improved academic outcomes, mental health, career exploration, and reduced juvenile delinquency. The resolution encourages expanding mentoring programs in communities, schools, and workplaces to address the "mentoring gap" where one-third of U.S. youth lack consistent mentorship. As a symbolic measure, it aims to raise public awareness and promote cross-sector collaboration without creating new laws or funding.

Maddy summarySRES 56 is a symbolic Senate resolution congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division I national championship. It directly honors the team, coaching staff, and support personnel, recognizing their historic victory as the first NCAA Division I title in the program's history. The resolution includes specific game details (like the championship-winning golden goal) and requests that an official copy be sent to the University of Vermont's interim president, athletics director, and head coach. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes, serving solely as a formal expression of recognition.